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Instagram Launches ‘Stay Home’ Story & Co-Watching Feature Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Instagram is launching new features in an effort to encourage users to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Most People Still, in 2020, Aren’t Aware Facebook Owns Instagram
Results of a national tech survey find that a relatively small percentage of people are aware Facebook owns Instagram.
9 Reasons to Use Instagram for Business
Here are nine reasons you should use Instagram as a business, no matter what your industry is.
New Instagram Feature Helps Users Clean Up Their Following List
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to group their following list into different categories.
How the Facebook & Instagram Divergence Impacts Your Media Spend
Despite sharing the same ad manager interface, performances on Facebook and Instagram vastly differ. Here’s what it means for advertisers.
Instagram Drops IGTV Button Due to Lack of Use
Instagram is dropping the IGTV app from its home screen, saying very few users have been clicking on it.
10 Inspiring Examples of Instagram Contests That Caught Our Attention
Want to get more engagement through Instagram contests? Here are 10 examples to keep you inspired.
Instagram User Growth Drops to Lower Levels Than Previously Expected
According to a new report, Instagram’s user growth has dropped to single digit percentages for the first time.
Instagram Has New Rules for Publishing Branded Content
Instagram is introducing a new policy that will prohibit influencers from publishing certain types of content.
Facebook and Instagram Go Down Across the World on Thanksgiving Day
Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger experienced major outages in various parts of the world on Thursday, November 28.
Instagram Gives Users More Control Over Data Shared With Third-Party Apps
Instagram is introducing new features that give users more control over the data they share with third-party apps.
Instagram is Bringing Direct Messaging to its Desktop Site
Instagram appears to be in the process of bringing direct messaging to its desktop website.
Instagram Removes ‘Following’ Tab Which Let Users Keep Track of Others’ Activity
Instagram has removed a section of its app which was referred to by many as a “stalker” tool.
Instagram to Help Businesses Sell Products By Reminding Customers on Launch Day
Instagram is testing a way for customers to set reminders about product launches
Instagram is Encouraging More Content Creation But Offers No Added Incentive
Instagram has launched an account dedicated to encouraging creators to publish more and longer content.
Instagram Has New Policies for Content Promoting Weight Loss Products
Instagram is rolling out new policies around content that promotes weight loss products or cosmetic procedures.
Instagram Posts Can Now Be Scheduled in Advance Through Facebook
Instagram posts can now be scheduled to publish at a later time through Facebook’s Creator Studio.
4 Secrets of Instagram Marketing That New Ecommerce Stores Often Miss
Set up your ecommerce store for success. Here are four ways you can make the most of Instagram marketing.
Instagram is Doubling Down on Stories Ads
Instagram is literally doubling down on stories ads in a test that will show back-to-back ads to some users.
Instagram to Crack Down on Fake Stories Views
Instagram is reportedly working on a solution for the wave of inauthentic story views that has spread throughout the network.
Instagram is Working on Layouts for Stories, New Boomerangs, More
Instagram has been found testing several upgrades to stories that include a layout mode, new boomerangs, and redesigned icons.
Instagram Purges Meme Accounts, Shutting Down Pages With Millions of Followers
Instagram is cracking down on accounts that primarily post memes, deleting popular pages that have amassed millions of followers.
Instagram to Warn Users if Their Account is At Risk of Being Disabled
Instagram is introducing changes to its account disable policy, one of which involves warning users before deleting their account.
Instagram Expands its Test of Removing Like Counts
Instagram expanded its test of removing like counts and restricted the test even further by showing no likes at all.
Sponsored Posts From Instagram Influencers Are Driving Less Engagement
A recent study shows that Instagram influencers are getting hit hard by the reported decline in engagement across the platform.
Instagram Analytics Guide: 10 of the Best Tools to Get Insights
Get better marketing insights from your own profile and that of your competitors with these 10 Instagram analytics tools.
Study Claims Instagram Engagement Has Been in Decline Since May
A study claims overall engagement across Instagram is down and has been sharply declining since early May 2019.
Instagram Lets Advertisers Boost Organic Posts as Feed Ads
Instagram advertisers can now promote organic posts as ads that appear in other users’ feeds.
Instagram is Testing an “Order” Sticker for Stories
Instagram has been spotted testing “order” stickers in stories, which may indicate it’s working on new ways to complete transactions.
5 Easy Tips to Skyrocket Your Instagram Marketing This Year
Looking to grow your business and better engage with potential customers on Instagram? These tips will help you get ahead.